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DENTAL EXAM PREP EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
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What type of bridge is used when there are teeth on only one side of the gap? -ANSWERS-cantilever bridge
Bridges - ANSWERS-artificial teeth or crowns attached to adjoining teeth Crowns - ANSWERS-A crown is a type of cap placed over a visible part of thedamaged tooth used to improve a tooth's strength or to change its size or appearance.Crowns can be made of metal, porcelain, ceramic, or resin.
Veneers - ANSWERS-Thin shell of tooth colored material used to change theappearance or alignment of teeth.
Veneers are not as drastic a change as crowns, but the process is permanent andcan't be undone.
Dental bonding - ANSWERS-inexpensive cosmetic dental procedure used to repairchipped or cracked teeth involves the application of a resin to a tooth and then bonding, or hardening, the resin using a special type of light source. Composite Fillings - ANSWERS-Natural, tooth-colored less obvious than oldersilver amalgam fillings. Sometimes fillings need to be replaced, and many people choose to replace their fillings with composites when it is necessary to replaceolder fillings.
You can NOT use N02 on someone who is? - ANSWERS-Pregnant has a coldemphysema
What is the approved method for recapping a needle? - ANSWERS-single handedswoop technique Or the use of a recapping device
You should Lay the cap on the desk and when finished use the single handedscoop technique
In pediatric dentistry What type of crown is used for a very bad decayed tooth? -ANSWERS-Stainless steel crown (SSC)
During an extraction of an impacted tooth what instrument would you use to holdthe flap of skin to retract the tissue away from the bone? - ANSWERS-Periosteal
While examining a patient the doctor sees a class 5 decay. what tooth is he talking about? - ANSWERS-incisors; class 4 or 5 are always one ofthe anterior incisors
What is the adult average respiration rate? - ANSWERS-12-20 breaths per minute When you have permanent dentition how many premolars do you have in yourmouth? - ANSWERS-8 premolars; also known as our 1st an 2nd bicuspids there are 4 on upper jaw 4 on lower jaw The mouth is divided into four equal parts that are called? - ANSWERS-Quadrants What is the neck of the tooth? - ANSWERS-C.E.J. What is the primary nerve of the mouth? - ANSWERS-Trigeminal Nerve What position place is the patient's chair back and almost laying down? -ANSWERS-The Supine position
When retrieving an instrument for a right handed operator which finger do youuse? - ANSWERS-The last two fingers on the left hand
How long are most offices time units when making appointments? - ANSWERS-10-15 minutes blocks
What color is a NO2 tank? A. GreenB. Yellow C. Blue D. Red - ANSWERS-C. Blue What is used to extend the impression area slightly below the finish preparationarea? - ANSWERS-A gingival retraction chord
A Prophy angle is the hand piece with a brush and you should Never use it on? -ANSWERS-Dentin
The cementum covers the root of the tooth.Periodontal ligament is a structure that connects the cementum to the? - ANSWERS-Alveolar bone
What flat working instrument is used in extractions and has a large cutting grove?- ANSWERS-Bone file
Where should your hands be after a surgical scrub? - ANSWERS-Above waist level An injection that is near the Apex of a tooth is called? - ANSWERS-An infiltrationinjection
How long should topical anesthetic be applied before a procedure? - ANSWERS-2-5 minutes
What may be added to burrs to Shorten prep time; by approving cutting ability? -ANSWERS-Diamond stones
Which is NOT local anesthetic health concern?A. Pregnancy B. High blood pressure C. Cardiovascular diseaseD. Joint replacement - ANSWERS-D. Joint replacement
What is added to an Anastasia agent lengthen the effect by decreasing bloodflow? - ANSWERS-Vasoconstrictors
Teeth can be moved in the following direction? - ANSWERS-Justremember Ansewer: All of the above
What is NOT in an amalgam filling? A. Copper B. Mercy an SliverC. Steel D. Tin - ANSWERS-C. Steel is not used in amalgam fillings!! Amalgam fillings are made of copper, mercury, silver and tin. What releases fluoride for years so decay cannot get into the tooth? - ANSWERS-IRM
What is the material used to hold a fixed restoration in place?A. A pin B. A post Incore C. A core build upD. All of the Above - ANSWERS-D. All of the Above
What are the teeth that support the bridge? - ANSWERS-Abuntment
Never go sub-gingival; only the dentist can go sub gingival When the dentist is doing a debribment he is? A. Smoothing canal B. removing bacteriaC. approving adaptabilities of filling material D. All of the Above - ANSWERS-D. All of the Above The ADA standard of care recommends after replacing the damn on root canalsthe next step is? - ANSWERS-Disinfected the damn and clamp with iodine solution
What instrument has small Barb's along the shaft used to remove pulp tissue? -ANSWERS-Broaches
OSHA blood-borne pathogen standard guides protection from all the above"except"?
A. Hepatitis C B. Hepatitis B C. HIVD. tuberculosis - ANSWERS-D. tuberculosis Tuberculosis is NOT blood-borne
What type of hand-piece operate at a speeds up to 450 RPM's? - ANSWERS-Highspeed hand-piece hand drill
A 1 5/8 inch long needle is used for what type of injection? - ANSWERS-A blockinjection
Forceps are held using? - ANSWERS-A palm grasp What instrument is used to carve the amalgam on the occlusion surface? -ANSWERS-Cleoid-Discoid Carver
What converts high frequency sound waves into vibrations - ANSWERS-Ultrasonicscaler
A Low speed hand piece is used for? A. Prophy anglesB. round burrs C. finishing burrs D. All of the Above - ANSWERS-D. All of the Above
Oral Surgeon (Maxillofacial Surgeon) - ANSWERS-A dentist specializing in surgeryto correct problems of the mouth and jaw.
General Dentist - ANSWERS-A dentist specializing in "most" aspects of dentistry Periodontist - ANSWERS-A dentist specializing in treatment of diseased tissuearound the teeth; gum disease
Dental implants - ANSWERS-Are replacement tooth roots that are made oftitanium. They provide a foundation for attaching permanent or removable artificial teeth in areas where a tooth loss has occurred. Dentures - ANSWERS-Prosthetic Artificial teeth not permanently fixed orimplanted
Partial dentures - ANSWERS-Prosthetic devices containing artificial teethsupported on metal frameworks and attached by clasps to natural teeth
Color Red in dental Charting means work that have Already been done. A. TrueB. False - ANSWERS-B. False
What color Red means in dental charting? - ANSWERS-Work that NEEDS to bedone
What symbol is used if tooth is impacted or erupted? - ANSWERS-Circle entiretooth
What's the difference between simple, compound and complex? - ANSWERS-Simple is one surface Compound is two surfacesComplex is more than two surfaces
How many deciduous teeth are there? - ANSWERS-20 deciduous teeth also knownas primary teeth or baby teeth
The patient keeps the dental chart with him or her ALL the times.A. True B. False - ANSWERS-B. False (the dentist owns the dental chart) What is the purpose of dental charting? - ANSWERS-Record existing conditionsand indicates diseases. Record dental treatment that needs to be done and it is used for diagnosis and billing purposes
When charting SSC means? - ANSWERS-Stainless steal crown